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Hey Everyone! Who here self manages their own short term rental portfolio? I own and manage a few properties and I have had much success with my systems. Would anyone like to share all or their favorite their self management tools?

Hospitable for OTA management.

Sensi is great for HVAC control

Simplisafe is a great security system

Pricelabs great tool for dynamic pricing

Schlage is great for for door access (still have back up combo boxes)

Those are great gizmos! The main "tools" that you are missing are good people within a 10 minute drive of your rental that can come and fix things stat: We just began managing a property for a homeowner that was self managing from three states away. She had a 7-day stay checking in December 23, worth over $4,000, and when the guests arrived, NO HEAT. The soonest she could get someone out to even look at it was the 26th. She lost the stay.

Moral of the story is, if you don't have repair people that can respond QUICKLY to save a stay, you are likely going to give up far more money self managing than you are saving. Stuff happens at cabins and rentals all the time, that gizmos can't fix.

Completely Agree!! Your local team is a must! We have properties 6hrs away rom us. When starting up a new listing we interview 3 different cleaners and handymen. We have 2-3 page list of questions how we like things to be. If they meet our criteria we move forward. We always meet in person, as you can learn much more from them than talking on the phone.

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Atlanta, Georgia

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Quote from @Dustin Taylor:

You'll get a better response by posting this in Real Estate Strategies > Short-Term & Vacation Rentals

Thanks for the advice! Ill try it!

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Atlanta, Georgia

Hospitable for OTA management.

Sensi is great for HVAC control

Simplisafe is a great security system

Pricelabs great tool for dynamic pricing

Schlage is great for for door access (still have back up combo boxes)

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Atlanta, Georgia

Quote from @James Ramadan:

Does anybody know any good Property Managers in the Gulf Shores, AL area?

Southern Charm Vacay manages property there. The owner has a STR in that market and is great to work with. Let them know I sent you!

https://southerncharmvacay.com/

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Atlanta, Georgia

Quote from @Clark Inskeep:

Hi Dustin,

I have done a few flips and had an owner carry and a long term rental I recently sold. I am looking to get into some STR properties this year through Brrrr method.
I appreciate you sharing the information on what systems you are using to manage your properties.

Do you only manage for other people or do you have some STR properties of your own?

Thanks and may you have a blessed New Year.

Clark

I own and self manage all of my properties. I have multiple STRs in different markets in GA and TN. As long as your systems and teams are in place you'll have a good experience managing. Reach out to me if you'd like to understand any more about our process.

Im also a licensed agent in North GA mountains if you're interested in expanding into this market.

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Atlanta, Georgia

Hey Everyone! Who here self manages their own short term rental portfolio? I manage a few properties and I have had much success with my systems. Would anyone like to share all or their favorite their self management tools?

Hospitable for OTA management.

Sensi is great for HVAC control

Simplisafe is a great security system

Pricelabs great tool for dynamic pricing

Schlage is great for for door access (still have back up combo boxes)

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Atlanta, Georgia

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Post: STR Advice for Savannah, Georgia

Dustin Taylor

Posted December 28, 2023 20:13

Realtor
Blue Ridge, GA
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Quote from @Jimmy Kang:

Hi BP friends. I'm very new to real estate investing but am ready to take the plunge. I have researched a few markets and Savannah really popped out. I wanted to ask if any of you have rentals in the Savannah area who I might be able to connect with? I'm curious to learn about where the best areas to buy are, how your properties have been performing over the past year+ and what the regulatory environment is like. Thanks you so much wishing you all success and a great week.

Best,

Jimmy K

Hey Jimmy,

Savannah is a great market for investing but you will need a local contact that understands all of the regulations. I know a very good realtor in the area that owns STR, LTR, and multifamily. He has helped me on my deals. I invest in multiple markets in Georgia. I would love to discuss anytime!

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Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Cabin Ellijay, GA

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Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Long Term Rental Statesboro GA

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Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.

Short Term Rental Dahlonega, GA

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